A 21-year-old man was shot by police in Newport, South Wales, after officers responded to reports of threatening behavior late Friday night. The incident occurred around 11:55 p.m. on St Edward Street.
Gwent Police stated that officers, including specially trained firearms officers, were dispatched to the scene after a man was observed in possession of a weapon believed to be a crossbow. During the response, a 21-year-old man from Newport was shot by an officer with a police-issued firearm.
The man was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Police have described the event as an isolated incident and confirmed they are not seeking anyone else in connection to it.
Deputy Chief Constable Nicholas McLain addressed community concerns, stating, "We understand the concern that this matter may cause within our communities, but there is no ongoing risk to the public as this is an isolated incident." He added that reports of offenses involving firearms and weapons are uncommon in the Gwent region, but all such reports are taken seriously and addressed with a professional and proportionate response based on the perceived risk.
Gwent Police have referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for further investigation. Authorities are appealing to anyone with information to contact Gwent Police by calling 101 and referencing log number 2600220612.